Separation anxiety appears in infants during the stage of
A) preattachment.
B) attachment in the making.
C) clear-cut attachment.
D) goal-corrected partnership.

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Separation anxiety occurs during the clear-cut attachment phase, which typically occurs around 6-8 months of age. During this phase, infants become more attached to their primary caregiver and experience distress when separated from them. The other options are incorrect as preattachment and attachment in the making are earlier stages of attachment development, while goal-corrected partnership is a later stage that occurs in the toddler and preschool years.

Separation Anxiety Appears in Infants During the Stage of